Oregon

We decided to take ten days to try to chase down all the best roads Oregon has to offer. For the first time ever, we were inspired to try and document the entire trip on video. Unfortunately, things didn't go quite as planned.

Navarro Redwoods

It had been almost 20 years since my father and I had done a motorcycle trip together, so we decided to set out to the wilds of California. The plan was to attend the MotoGP round at Laguna Seca then run north along the coastal highways.

Dominican Republic

The best way to make an organized, overseas motorcycle adventure that much better is to bring all your friends with you and thats exactly what we did on our second trip to the Dominican Republic deep in the heart of the Caribbean.

Alaska

It's probably on just about every motorcyclists bucket list; ride north to Alaska. We meandered our way up through British Columbia, into the southern panhandle of Alaska, then found our way back down to Victoria Island aboard an enormous ferry boat.

Since 1994, we've been dedicated to providing informed, unbiased and credible information to help enhance the motorcycle experience for new and experienced riders alike. So please, pull up a chair, get comfortable and make yourself at home.

Whats New

Whats new and exciting here at CanyonChasers? Check out the links below to see what we've been working on and what we've recently added to the site.

Newcomer to the American markert, Bolid'Ster and their Jean'Ster armored deninm riding pants that are more comfortable and more protective than Kevlar.

Our Most Popular Videos

Somethings are just too hard to try to explain using text and photos, so we've dedicated more and more of our energy at creating videos to help you maintain your own motorcycle from the comfort of your own garage.

Keeping proper tension and alignment on your motorcycle is critical to getting the most life out of this expensive component. We show you how to set the slack and get a perfect alignment every time with this simple little trick.

Wow really great clean straightforward information i wish there was more videos like this one.

This is the best chain adjustment video on youtube, IMHO. Thanks guys, really helped me get mine bang on.

It seems there is a long-standing misconcepton that in order to access the track, your bike needs to be fully race-prepped; safety-wire, oil catch basin, etc. While this may have been true many years ago, anymore, virtually every bike can participate in a trackday with minimal preparations.

Excellent video! Covers all the important topics of track day prep, both mechanical and physical.

Great advice, thanks for the knowledge!

If you are dealing with a spongy brake feel, you may have air in your brak lines. We'll walk through several techniques on how to bleed motorcycle brakes, including how to bleed brakes on a motorcycle with ABS, and how to bleed brakes after installing a set of stainless-steel brake lines.

Thank you so much for your very educational tutorials.

I have to say I was most impressed with this video, it was very informative "and" well delivered by a fellow who was articulate and a good communicator.

Sg Hill

Very good video. Good advice and safety tips, to the point, and well spoken.

Mr. Buffalo

Questions and Answers

Have a question that you just can't seem to find an answer to?

Is a More Expensive Helmet Safer?

We try to tackle the age-old question: Does a more expensive motorcycle helmet provide more protection than a cheap helmet? There are several helmet certifications from DOT to SNELL and even BCI/ECE/Sharp. Which one(s) need to be on the next helmet you buy?

How Should I Prioritize Safety Gear Purchases?

What is the most important piece of motorcycle safety gear? How do you know how to allocate your budget when purchasing new motorcycle gear, particularly for the first time or new rider. We rank motorcycle safety gear in order of importance to help guide your decision making process.

Do I Need to Dyno Tune After Installing a Slip-On?

Is it important to have your motorcycle tuned when you add a slip-on exhaust system and/or a free-flow air filter to my motorcycle, or is it only necessary to have a bike dyno-tuned when I fit a full exhaust system?

What One Trip Would You Do Again?

Mat asked which trip we enjoyed so much that we'd do it all over again. Well, there's never been a trip we didn't want to do a second time (and many that we have), so instead, we count down our top-five favorite motorcycle road trips.

Please include your first name or an alias if you prefer (we never use last names) the type of motorcycle you have or want, as well as where you are from.

WorkShop

Our WorkShop section is designed to help you get the most out of the motorcycle ownership experience, but simplifying some of the more common maintanance tasks and upgrades motorcycle riders face. We start with basic tools needed to work on your own bike and move on from there.

Riding Techniques

Below are some riding technique articles that we've put out over the years. Tips and tricks we've learned that we hope can help you better enjoy the riding experience.

Packing List

We've been asked so many times, "what should I pack?" that we finally decided to put something on the website. This list is intended to cover a rider for about three to five days on the road. Longer rides require appropriate adjustments in clothing etc (or plans to stop and do laundry).

Group Riding

If you are even remotely social you will find your self in various size groups from time to time. Plus, if you ever take advantage of an overseas group tour, you may be thrown in with riders you've never met.

Waving

Long ago before motorcycles were as common as they are today, waving was a time-homored tradition, largely because motorcycles were so unreliable back them. But things have since changed, and we feel like it's time to tweak the old tradition of waving.

Feedback

We've been extremely fortunate to have recieved some very positive feedback. Check it out and see what others are saying about us.

This has to be my favourite channel for motorcycle maintenance tips. You are so clear and concise! Thank you very much :)

Wise Fool,
YouTube

I have to say I was most impressed with this video, it was very informative "and" well delivered by a fellow who was articulate and a good communicator.

Sg Hill,
YouTube

Excellent video! Covers all the important topics of track day prep, both mechanical and physical. Will send a link to friends contemplating heading to the track.

orangelion03 ,
YouTube

This works! My 200kg (440lb) motorcycle was very difficult to put on the main stand any other way, I did manage it for maintenance etc. but it was a struggle. I just went out to the garage and popped the bike on and off the stand a few times with no effort at all; then laughed at myself for not getting this sorted out sooner.

KathrynLiz1,
YouTube

Well explained and clearly recorded tutorial. Need more like this on YouTube. Thank you.

Erik Shaffer,
YouTube

This is the best chain adjustment video on youtube, IMHO. Thanks guys, really helped me get mine bang on.

Patrick Maloney,
YouTube

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